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american airlines and u.s. airways are reportedly close to a deal that could be announced next week. the result would take american's name and be the biggest u.s. airline. >>> the postal service plans to stop delivering regular mail on saturdays sometime in august. the agency lost $16 billion last yore. and this could save $2 billion. it was still deliver packages on saturdays and the post offices will be open. >>> many chain restaurants are delivering smaller portions. the trend is fed by consumer demand as well as an upcoming federal requirement for calorie counts. and while smaller portions aren't always cheaper to make they pay off for restaurants that do offer them. >>> reaction online was swift to monopoly's decision to drop the iron and replace wit a cat. one -- it with a cat. one fan complained the iron was his favorite piece. another said it's about time cats got some respect. that's america's money, i'm rob nelson.
american airlines and u.s. airways are reportedly close to a deal that could be announced next week. the result would take american's name and be the biggest u.s. airline. >>> the postal service plans to stop delivering regular mail on saturdays sometime in august. the agency lost $16 billion last yore. and this could save $2 billion. it was still deliver packages on saturdays and the post offices will be open. >>> many chain restaurants are delivering smaller portions. the...
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. >> the announcements that will come from the american and u.s. airways airline. we're going to tell you what this means for you the passenger when we come back. >> it's all about the special someone today. the big wedding planned for one special couple that share some doggone good luck. >>> american airlines and u.s. airways have agreed to a merger. together they will create the world's largest airline. the company plans to make that announcement a bit later today. the deal has been in the works now since last year. most experts don't expect that deal to trigger a surge in ticket prices. american airlines has been going under restructuring since going under bankruptcy protection since 2011. >>> five things to know before you head out the door this morning. pope benedict xvi will meet with a group of parish priests in rome today. the retiring pope is expected to talk about the personal experiences as a young reformist back in the vatican council back in the 1960s. pope benedict will step down on february 28th. >>> senate democrat leaders are expected to vote on ch
. >> the announcements that will come from the american and u.s. airways airline. we're going to tell you what this means for you the passenger when we come back. >> it's all about the special someone today. the big wedding planned for one special couple that share some doggone good luck. >>> american airlines and u.s. airways have agreed to a merger. together they will create the world's largest airline. the company plans to make that announcement a bit later today. the...
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the national hurricane center attributed 70 u.s. deaths to sandy. more than 650,000 u.s. homes were damaged or destroyed by sandy. more than 8 million customers lost power. it dumped over a foot of rain in maryland with winds topping 90 miles an hour. so damage from stop sthup has topped $5 billion alone in the free state. here's a list of some of the costliest hurricanes. tuesday's report shows sandy's damage topping $50 billion, second to hurricane katrina which caused over $100 billion in damage. hurricane ike and andrew followed in third and fourth both costing $50 billion aloafnlt sandy -- alone. sandy was a new record. it would make this storm the strongest ever to reach north of north carolina in terms of intensity. it was stronger than the 1938 long island express. it represented through long island kelling over 700 people. we summarized it for you on abc2news.com. mike masco. guys? >>> parents with kids who play sports are constantly getting information about the dangers of concussion. >> there's a new bill that ignited a debate. lamont williams has the story. >>
the national hurricane center attributed 70 u.s. deaths to sandy. more than 650,000 u.s. homes were damaged or destroyed by sandy. more than 8 million customers lost power. it dumped over a foot of rain in maryland with winds topping 90 miles an hour. so damage from stop sthup has topped $5 billion alone in the free state. here's a list of some of the costliest hurricanes. tuesday's report shows sandy's damage topping $50 billion, second to hurricane katrina which caused over $100 billion in...
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. >>> and also happening today, u.s. senate democratic leaders plan to vote on chuck hagel's confirmation as secretary of defense. this is clearing the way for him to become president barack obama's new pentagon chief despite opposition from some republicans. hagel is expected to have enough votes to get past the senate filibuster and be confirmed as the top pentagon official. he needs 60 votes to make that happen. >>> president obama is due to take part in google+ and the hangout where he will answer questions on his state of the union address. selected participants will ask questions about his address to congress and you can also and questions via the white house's youtube channel. the hangout will start at 4:50. >>> well, if you're a teacher some state lawmakers want to help you out. they want to give you a bigger tax break for school supplies you buy. the bill would allow teachers to write off as much as $500 for school supplies they purchase out of pocket. right now you get $250 from the federal government for those
. >>> and also happening today, u.s. senate democratic leaders plan to vote on chuck hagel's confirmation as secretary of defense. this is clearing the way for him to become president barack obama's new pentagon chief despite opposition from some republicans. hagel is expected to have enough votes to get past the senate filibuster and be confirmed as the top pentagon official. he needs 60 votes to make that happen. >>> president obama is due to take part in google+ and the...
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together american and u.s. airways will be slightly bigger than united airlines. >>> well, there are more questions this morning on the shooting of a police trainee that happened in owings mills in baltimore county. police have not released the identity of that trainee. and abc2 news' sherrie johnson joins us with more on the story. what do you have for us this morning? >> reporter: at last report megan the trainee was in critical condition at shock trauma. this morning there's some dispute over the details at the former rosewood center. the only public comments we received from investigators came tuesday night in a briefing outside of shock trauma. sources say roughly 50 trainees from several police agencies were involved in the training on tuesday. a baltimore city police instructor fired a live round hitting a trainee from the university of maryland police department in the head. there have still been no answers on how a live round could have been fired during training. a state police representative said pol
together american and u.s. airways will be slightly bigger than united airlines. >>> well, there are more questions this morning on the shooting of a police trainee that happened in owings mills in baltimore county. police have not released the identity of that trainee. and abc2 news' sherrie johnson joins us with more on the story. what do you have for us this morning? >> reporter: at last report megan the trainee was in critical condition at shock trauma. this morning there's...
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the u.s. air name will be retired. the merger deal still needs a stamp of approval from the department of justice, but it's not expected to stand in the way. >>> next tonight, stunning news today that one of the most inspiring athletes in the world has been charged with murder. oscar pistorius, the first double-leg amputee to compete on a track in the olympics. he's charged with shooting his girlfriend. details are still eammerging an our correspondent based in africa has the news from pretoria, south africa tonight. >> reporter: who would have imagined the man who did this, could end up like this? accused of murder of his girlfriend, reeve steenkamp, a well known model in south africa, seen here in a cellphone commercial and a fixture on the red carpet. the two of them were a couple that demanded attention. pistorius lived in this luxury estate. here in south africa, crimee in the stories going around, that he shot his girlfriend, mistaking her for an intruder. but police have other suspicions. police say they receive
the u.s. air name will be retired. the merger deal still needs a stamp of approval from the department of justice, but it's not expected to stand in the way. >>> next tonight, stunning news today that one of the most inspiring athletes in the world has been charged with murder. oscar pistorius, the first double-leg amputee to compete on a track in the olympics. he's charged with shooting his girlfriend. details are still eammerging an our correspondent based in africa has the news from...
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. >> yeah the deal american airlines and u.s. airways have now agreed to and how that could affect you the next time you choose one of the carriers. >> and we have 30s for low temperatures this morning. but i'll tell you when we'll have 30s for high temperatures. those details coming up. >> well, lynette we are dealing with heavy delays here on 695 and baltimore national pike. and many accidents across the region. i'll have all the details coming up on "good morning maryland." a can of del monte green beans? ♪ ♪ ♪ grown in america. picked and packed at the peak of ripeness. the same essential nutrients as fresh. del monte. bursting with life. >>> well, we're working for you this morning. if you haven't looked out window yet. this is what you're waking up this. this is a live picture from rogers forge in baltimore county. as you can see looks like there's some ice on the road and definitely snow. you're going to have to allow some time to clear out the car. >>> thanks for being with us, we are working for you this morning. r
. >> yeah the deal american airlines and u.s. airways have now agreed to and how that could affect you the next time you choose one of the carriers. >> and we have 30s for low temperatures this morning. but i'll tell you when we'll have 30s for high temperatures. those details coming up. >> well, lynette we are dealing with heavy delays here on 695 and baltimore national pike. and many accidents across the region. i'll have all the details coming up on "good morning...
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. >> reporter: february 14th, love is in the air but according to the u.s. census bureau, is 16 million people in the united states are living single and they can be a drag. >> i guess maybe if i did have a special someone in my life i would be thinking about it more. >> reporter: the pressure is on for singles on a day meant for couples. for match maker, paul, february is big. he is a self-described modern day hitch. this real life date doctor has written a book on finding and keeping love. >> how many success stories have you had. >> we have nine marriages. >> reporter: he says it's as simple a as one, two, three. >> the first thing that you do is is think about everything you've done thus far that has not worked and throw that out. you want to expand your social circle. three, work on yourself. work on yourself. self-development, interpersonal skills. >> all right tell me about the meeting. >> reporter: author and dating coach jess pushes a proactive strategy. she says for most women that struggle with dating, it boils down to fear. >> fear is sort of dri
. >> reporter: february 14th, love is in the air but according to the u.s. census bureau, is 16 million people in the united states are living single and they can be a drag. >> i guess maybe if i did have a special someone in my life i would be thinking about it more. >> reporter: the pressure is on for singles on a day meant for couples. for match maker, paul, february is big. he is a self-described modern day hitch. this real life date doctor has written a book on finding...
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not bad. >>> the u.s. parks service is more than a little embarrassed this morning after a contractor mistakenly cut down a perfectly healthy 100-plus-year-old tree. yikes. >> the tree was planted during the 1880s in downtown washington, d.c. it was not far from a sickly ash tree that was supposed to be removed. >> i've been working in that building on the sixth floor for 14 years and looking down on this tree. it's one of the most beautiful trees in d.c., i think. and i was just shocked. >> pretty incomprehensible how something like this can happen. we don't know how this can happen. we're working with the company to possibly seek damages. >> they say an investigation is now under way. >> hate when that happens. >>> up next, "the pulse." our friend and colleague, robin roberts, talks about her recovery. >>> and this guy, not quite hanging ten. only because of what he's wearing while riding the waves. [ female announcer ] going to sleep may be easy, but when you wake up in the middle of the night it can be
not bad. >>> the u.s. parks service is more than a little embarrassed this morning after a contractor mistakenly cut down a perfectly healthy 100-plus-year-old tree. yikes. >> the tree was planted during the 1880s in downtown washington, d.c. it was not far from a sickly ash tree that was supposed to be removed. >> i've been working in that building on the sixth floor for 14 years and looking down on this tree. it's one of the most beautiful trees in d.c., i think. and i...
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. >>> american airlines and u.s. airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. an official announcement will be made this morning about this. the deal has been in the works since august when creditors forced american to consider a merger rather than remain independent. experts say it's going to take months to combine the operations. >>> con summer news this morning. check your fridge. taylor farms recall is now recalling baby spinach because it could be contaminated with e. coli. it was sold in a number of stating including here in maryland. those being central market organics, full circle organic, simple truth organic, marketside organic and taylor farms organic. the company says no illnesses have been reported just yet but check the fridges to make sure you're doing okay. >>> stress, staph mold not good words. >> not exactly things you would stick right into your baby's mouth. but according to a doctor you may be doing just that. >> and teachers make so many sacrifices now some state lawmakers want to help them out. details straight ahead. >> we saw snow but n
. >>> american airlines and u.s. airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. an official announcement will be made this morning about this. the deal has been in the works since august when creditors forced american to consider a merger rather than remain independent. experts say it's going to take months to combine the operations. >>> con summer news this morning. check your fridge. taylor farms recall is now recalling baby spinach because it could be...
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an update on the possible merger between u.s. airways and american airlines. sources are telling reuters that the parties may work on finalizing a deal over the weekend. an agreement could come as early as tuesday. if the carriers combine it would create the world's largest carrier in terms of passenger traffic. a could put fliers at a disadvantage since there would be less competition and looking for tickets. the wall street journal says it sold for 99% of the seller's original asking price. that is the highest percentage. 81 days on average. coming up next trying to diminish the stigma. lurie children's opens the region's first gender identity clinic. and live music this midday from stellar road! they're on stage at the cubby bear on addison on valentine's day! i gave birth to my daughter on may 18th, five days later, i had a massive heart attack. bayer aspirin was the first thing the emts gave me. now, i'm on a bayer aspirin regimen. [ male announcer ] be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. [ woman ] learn from my story. this is
an update on the possible merger between u.s. airways and american airlines. sources are telling reuters that the parties may work on finalizing a deal over the weekend. an agreement could come as early as tuesday. if the carriers combine it would create the world's largest carrier in terms of passenger traffic. a could put fliers at a disadvantage since there would be less competition and looking for tickets. the wall street journal says it sold for 99% of the seller's original asking price....
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. >>> changes are coming for the cash strapped u.s. postal service. starting later on this year you will no longer receive letters on saturday. some are saying this change was unevidentable -- inevitable. >> reporter: the post office plans to cut mail on saturdays. >> i want my mail on saturdays. >> reporter: packages would be delivered six days a week but letters and first class mail would only go out during the weekdays. >> financial stability with postal service losses, in part, because of the growing popularity of email and online bill pay. they also blame the financial whoas on a 2006 law requiring the post sal service to pay $5 1/2 billion a year, one of the many reasons members of the learn postal workers union said this could be avoided. >> congress created a problem. congress refused to solve the problem. now management is going along. >> reporter: after already closing thousands of post offices andions, they feel thisa necessary move this will save $2 billion a year, a measure many customers say they understand. >> to me it doesn't matter. i
. >>> changes are coming for the cash strapped u.s. postal service. starting later on this year you will no longer receive letters on saturday. some are saying this change was unevidentable -- inevitable. >> reporter: the post office plans to cut mail on saturdays. >> i want my mail on saturdays. >> reporter: packages would be delivered six days a week but letters and first class mail would only go out during the weekdays. >> financial stability with postal...
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but it would be run by the ceo of u.s. airways. >>> the economy should shift into higher gear this year, but not right way. economists say consumer spending will be held back by government spending cuts and increased payroll tax. the fastest economic growth if three years, with unemployment falling and new jobs created. >>> identity they have stole its way to the top of the box office. the comedy stars melissa mccarthy as a free-spending woman who destroys jason bateman's finances. warm bodies was second with $11.5 million. and side effects hat $10 million. >>> major distillery is meeting demand by watering down its booze. it cannot produce mark's mark bourbon fast enough to meet demand. they'll lower it from 90 proof to 84. an official says it will taste the same and it's better than not being able to get the expensive bourbon at all. >> i'm a little disappointed in you, maker's mark. >>> coming up next on this monday, revisiting the penn state scandal. the paterno family begins a campaign to restore the legacy of joe pa.
but it would be run by the ceo of u.s. airways. >>> the economy should shift into higher gear this year, but not right way. economists say consumer spending will be held back by government spending cuts and increased payroll tax. the fastest economic growth if three years, with unemployment falling and new jobs created. >>> identity they have stole its way to the top of the box office. the comedy stars melissa mccarthy as a free-spending woman who destroys jason bateman's...
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. >> 6 million folks in the u.s. are planning or expecting to get a marriage proposal today. >> and estimated cost of an engagement ring in 2013 is $2,410. i have a hard time believing that. >> that seems low. but whatever. it's the love that counts. 62% of couples will utilize some form of technology to share valentine's day messages. >> 30% of women in relationships think the holiday is overrated. i don't agree with that. >> i know. >> i like the pageantry. >> there were just shy of 1 million divorces in 2012. >> i don't want to end on that. >> sometimes you've got to realize the love is over. >> in west virginia, in valentine's day spirit, there were no flowers, no chocolate for this family. but how about this? a pink cow. matt mcclain wanted to do something different and he succeeded. >> he pulled out his paint rush and went to town on smoky. the farm owner painted his cow for his 5-year-old daughter who likes pink. she later revealed she meant pink the singer, not the color. >> strawberry milk all day and all ni
. >> 6 million folks in the u.s. are planning or expecting to get a marriage proposal today. >> and estimated cost of an engagement ring in 2013 is $2,410. i have a hard time believing that. >> that seems low. but whatever. it's the love that counts. 62% of couples will utilize some form of technology to share valentine's day messages. >> 30% of women in relationships think the holiday is overrated. i don't agree with that. >> i know. >> i like the pageantry....
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. >> the cash strapped u.s. postal service is making cut backs. find out what this means for your delivery. >>> there's a happy ending for one family affected by the russian pay do son ban. >> on the weather front we continue to track a system in the texas arkansas area headed our way for friday. what will it men for us? that's straight ahead. >>> we start out with an update. jurors convicted michael johnson for killing phylicia barnes. barnes was a 16-year-old teenager visiting her sister in baltimore when she disappeared. her body was found months later near the conowingo dam. barnes' family said justice was served. johnson will spend 30 years behind bars. >>> a mother took her daughters to the ravens celebration yesterday at m&t bank stadium. she said aggressive fans pushed her into their section, trampling children. the mother left early due to safety concerns. >>> a pikesville woman was found dead, stabbed to death with two small children inside. a 33-year-old man is in custody. he was found after a tactical unit entered the apartment and fou
. >> the cash strapped u.s. postal service is making cut backs. find out what this means for your delivery. >>> there's a happy ending for one family affected by the russian pay do son ban. >> on the weather front we continue to track a system in the texas arkansas area headed our way for friday. what will it men for us? that's straight ahead. >>> we start out with an update. jurors convicted michael johnson for killing phylicia barnes. barnes was a 16-year-old...
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if u.s. airways and american get hitched, that leaves three, big carriers and low cost giant, southwest. one thing passengers won't have to worry about is losing their coveted frequent flier miles. a combined airline allows more chances to wrack up those points. now, this merger still needs approval from the american airlines bankruptcy judge, as well as the department of justice. for now, it's business as usual. if you're holding a ticket on american, you head to american. if you're holding a ticket on u.s. airways, you are leaving on one of their jet planes. josh? >> great work on the story, lisa stark. thank you for it. >>> troubling, new signs this morning that iran may be looking to expand its nuclear program. "the washington post" reports iranian agents tried to buy tens of thousands of specialized magnets from china. the magnets are part of a key component used in making nuclear fuel and weapons. >>> and authorities have uncovered a new drug tunnel beneath the u.s./mexico border. this
if u.s. airways and american get hitched, that leaves three, big carriers and low cost giant, southwest. one thing passengers won't have to worry about is losing their coveted frequent flier miles. a combined airline allows more chances to wrack up those points. now, this merger still needs approval from the american airlines bankruptcy judge, as well as the department of justice. for now, it's business as usual. if you're holding a ticket on american, you head to american. if you're holding a...
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rallies have taken place across the u.s. to current calls for tempered gun control. >> hattie harrison will lay in stays state and died last week at the 84. she will be laid to rest on monday. >>> a hearing is scheduled for today and the man accused of killing another person outside a chinese carry-out. he is charged with furredder of freddie jones junior. >>> a schedule meety of the sandy hook advice have i commission. members will meet next friday. >>> rains linebacker one of several ravens planes featuring in a antibullying campaign. you will see that beginning at 2 this afternoon on abc2. >>> now, maryland's most accurate forecast. >> all right. let's talk about what's going on right now. satellite and radar picking up on the rain coming in across the area. that's the majority of what we are getting this morning. we have freezing rain across a lot of parts that also a within they -- wintery mix with sleet and snow around carroll and frederick county. this will switch over to rain as we go through the afternoon and switch
rallies have taken place across the u.s. to current calls for tempered gun control. >> hattie harrison will lay in stays state and died last week at the 84. she will be laid to rest on monday. >>> a hearing is scheduled for today and the man accused of killing another person outside a chinese carry-out. he is charged with furredder of freddie jones junior. >>> a schedule meety of the sandy hook advice have i commission. members will meet next friday. >>> rains...
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. >> u.s. air sent me an e-mail yesterday for a friday flight, two days in advance here at home, road crews are on stand by. get school closings and delace on abc2news.com and in the morning. . >> only on two tonight, we're hearing from the mother of a woman who was stabbed to death in front of two children this week. christian schaefer is here now. >> the victim's mother and baltimore county police agree that they knew the man who has now been charged in connection with that murder was a threat. they don't agree on whether everything possible was done to stop it. >> members of kate had l's family say she and her daughter were inseparable. >> she was a good mom. >> in december, this man was released from prison after serving time for robbery, jeffrey shiflet. he sentthreatening letters to katie from prison. >> he had been threatening her for a long time including threatening others like judges, and the police. >> the police knew shif let was a threat to katie and they say he continually violate
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. >> jimmy: the u.s. postal service made a big announcement today. for the past few years, the postal service has been losing billions of dollars, so to cut costs, starting in august, they will no longer deliver mail on saturdays. really? they will still deliver packages on saturdays, just not regular mail, which means we'll only get the bed, bath & beyond coupon pact on monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, and fridays now. meanwhile, in another sign of changing times, a major announcement from the makers of monopoly today. they're retiring their least popular game piece, the iron. remember the little iron? it's gone. it will not be a part of the game from now on. they have to keep updating these board games to keep them fresh. candy land just changed its name to fresh organic vegetable land. [ laughter ] but hasbro let people in 120 countries vote through facebook, they voted on which game piece would be retired and which new game piece would replace it. the choices were diamond ring, robot, helicopter, guitar, and the winner, which was a cat. this
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cyber attacks are a threat to the u.s. economy. china is one of the most aggressive perpetrators. check your credit reports. 21% have errors. that could lead people to pay more for credit. gas prices continue to drive higher. $3.58. the price of crude oil has been rising since december. talking about job creation. the president expected to talk about spending on infrastructure. the s&p on friday closing at a high on friday. a new mountain dew breakfast drink that is 5% juice and has vitamin b and c. the world's largest fortune cookie maker has removed romantic messages after parents complained. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. we have some rain to start the day. give yourself a couple of extra minutes. we have rain at the airport. it will be a mild afternoon. mostly cloudy this afternoon, 55 . snow in chicago, 34. cold but dry in denver. >> good morning. we have just rained out there. you could use some extra time to get out there. 56 on southbound 95 down to the 895
cyber attacks are a threat to the u.s. economy. china is one of the most aggressive perpetrators. check your credit reports. 21% have errors. that could lead people to pay more for credit. gas prices continue to drive higher. $3.58. the price of crude oil has been rising since december. talking about job creation. the president expected to talk about spending on infrastructure. the s&p on friday closing at a high on friday. a new mountain dew breakfast drink that is 5% juice and has vitamin...
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four americans died including u.s. ambassador. panetta will speak before a committee and deafen see will also testify. >>> the conviction in the levy murder case is now in question. defense lawyers for the suspect in this. the man who was convict, are arguing this morning that the prosecution's key witness is not credible. now that witness already was imprisoned serving time for assaulting two women in the same area. her body was found. the lawyers will be petitioning for a new trial today. the man convicted was found guilty in 2010 of killing chandra levy. >>> president barack obama will address faith based groups today. the president is scheduled to speak at the national prayer breakfast. the event is sponsored by the evangelical fellowship foundation and it provides a venue for the president to talk to religious leaders since announcing his support of gay marriage. >>> time now for five things to know on this thursday morning. someone is $270 million richer this morning. the powerball numbers were drawn last night and we know t
four americans died including u.s. ambassador. panetta will speak before a committee and deafen see will also testify. >>> the conviction in the levy murder case is now in question. defense lawyers for the suspect in this. the man who was convict, are arguing this morning that the prosecution's key witness is not credible. now that witness already was imprisoned serving time for assaulting two women in the same area. her body was found. the lawyers will be petitioning for a new trial...
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but we don't know yet. >>> new classified reports reveal the u.s. is the target of a widespread computer hacking campaign that could cost the economy tens of billions. china is by far the main culprit. the white house plans to crack down this week by getting government and private companies to simply share more information. >>> so this is quite widespread. this is a national issue at this point. so we all have to be mindful of this. >> people love computers in this day and age. you can do everything from your laptop or desk, but there is a dark side that we're vulnerable to. >> so much more vulnerable so than even a decade ago. not everybody had a laptop ten years ago. and these are little computers, iphones and blackberries. >> how aggressively can we call china out when we oh them so much money. >>> a progress report on the injured u.s. skier lindsey vaughn. last week she tore two ligaments and broke a bone. shed a surgery to repair the ligaments yesterday. she is expected to make a full recovery and return to competitive skiing as soon as possibl
but we don't know yet. >>> new classified reports reveal the u.s. is the target of a widespread computer hacking campaign that could cost the economy tens of billions. china is by far the main culprit. the white house plans to crack down this week by getting government and private companies to simply share more information. >>> so this is quite widespread. this is a national issue at this point. so we all have to be mindful of this. >> people love computers in this day...
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. >>> a possible delay in the mega merger on the table for american airlines and u.s. airways. the boards of both airlines have pushed back meetings on plans to consider a final merger. the ap reports sources close to the matter says the board wants to meet in person and the u.s. airways board would only meet after the a.m. r board approved a deal. the deal would create the world's largest carrier. >>> i am going to state the obvious for you. probably not a good idea to surf porn sites on your smartphone. a new study is out from a company called blue coat. it kinds nearly a quarter of all mal ware come from porn sites. the risk of inadvertently downloading mal- ware increases three fold. just don't do it. >>> just in time for valentine's day. four time grammy nominee jeffrey osborne is kicking off his new album, a time >>> welcome back. 6:12 your weather first on this monday morning. kind of dreary out there. showers drizzlal, good news it is not going to be lasting but a couple of hours. i have got my fingers crossed here into the upper 50s. sometimes in these situations the c
. >>> a possible delay in the mega merger on the table for american airlines and u.s. airways. the boards of both airlines have pushed back meetings on plans to consider a final merger. the ap reports sources close to the matter says the board wants to meet in person and the u.s. airways board would only meet after the a.m. r board approved a deal. the deal would create the world's largest carrier. >>> i am going to state the obvious for you. probably not a good idea to surf...
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already the u.s. department of women has joined the d.o.j. investigation. and the ncaa has launched the probe of its own. but the university of montana's athletic program -- >> johnson gets taken down at the 2. >> reporter: has taken a major hit. if the jury selected this morning decides to convict, johnson faces up to 100 years behind bars. it could also be as little as two to four years. and in a case like this, george, where it's a real he said/she said, the medical testimony becomes crucial. >> a community like this, the star quarterback, it's got to be difficult to get a jury. >> everyone is covering the case in the community. they had to bring in additional jurors. 400 prospective jurors. they have to do jury selection at the local holiday inn. >> my gosh. >> thank you. >>> now, to the heist drama inspired by ben affleck's "the town." a pair of thieves robbing a bank in a pair of gun masks. the judge trying on the masks himselves before making a ruling. alex perez has the story about the heist inspired by the movie. >> reporter: it has all of the maki
already the u.s. department of women has joined the d.o.j. investigation. and the ncaa has launched the probe of its own. but the university of montana's athletic program -- >> johnson gets taken down at the 2. >> reporter: has taken a major hit. if the jury selected this morning decides to convict, johnson faces up to 100 years behind bars. it could also be as little as two to four years. and in a case like this, george, where it's a real he said/she said, the medical testimony...
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. >> reporter: carriers like u.s. airway pros active this morning. shifting people headed to the northeast to earlier flights. >> i would like to do that. >> reporter: passenger also seized the initiative, changing their eye titineraries to get a of the weather. >> i asked my assistant to fly me out at 6:30 to be sure to beat the storm. >> reporter: it all made for long lines at airports. lines reminiscent of the thanksgiving rush. >> i'm a little bit surprised just because things haven't even started yet. >> i came early for the line. >> reporter: so you pecked this? >> yes. >> reporter: at reagan national, more than 100 flights were canceled today. more than 3,000 have been canceled nationwide as airlines brace for what could be an historic snowstorm along the northeast seaboard. >> i had a 6:45 flight out of new york, laguardia, and it was canceled. they switched me to a 12:00 night. i'm like, thads ridiculous. you know it's not leaving p so i just canceled everything, hopped in the car and booked a flight down here. >> reporter: while some airlin
. >> reporter: carriers like u.s. airway pros active this morning. shifting people headed to the northeast to earlier flights. >> i would like to do that. >> reporter: passenger also seized the initiative, changing their eye titineraries to get a of the weather. >> i asked my assistant to fly me out at 6:30 to be sure to beat the storm. >> reporter: it all made for long lines at airports. lines reminiscent of the thanksgiving rush. >> i'm a little bit...
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u.s. airways will be leaving the star alliance. a report shows housing market making a come back a big come back prices rose in january. home sales also increase add cross state. northern california saw a biggest jump since housing crisis began six years ago. let me show you how this breaks down. about 5,000 homes sold in january. that is up 3%. state wide, 29,000 homes were sold. up 2.7%. compared to last year. home prices also shot up in january in bay area median home price was $415,000 get this, up 27% compared to last year. statewide, 290,000 up nearly up nearly 23% over last year. >> how do you feel if your bar easta served up insults alongside coffee? matt watson is filled with snarky put down eyes thought about telling the customer she had cream cheese over her face when she left. she'll figure it out. >> the blog matt was fired and our legal analyst says the boss was within rights. first amendment says the government cannot block your free speech rights. >> come on. >> i know. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> let's head outs
u.s. airways will be leaving the star alliance. a report shows housing market making a come back a big come back prices rose in january. home sales also increase add cross state. northern california saw a biggest jump since housing crisis began six years ago. let me show you how this breaks down. about 5,000 homes sold in january. that is up 3%. state wide, 29,000 homes were sold. up 2.7%. compared to last year. home prices also shot up in january in bay area median home price was $415,000 get...
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. >> in addition to gun control, the president also said he's withdrawing half the u.s. troops from afghanistan this year. a hike to $9. he's asked for that by 2015. and he wants to lower energy use to combat climate change. >>> the president also called for helping the middle class. this morning, republicans are dismissing it as nothing more than big government spend and going taxes. >> congressman are reacting to the speech. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill with more. >> reporter: a lot of these issues the president brought you are domestic issues and economic issues. many of those high interest to viewers here in the dc metro area. we did invite two of our local representatives to join us this morning. we're going to be speaking with representative rob whitman. thank you for coming. and also last minute you just made it, welcome represent john delaney. let me ask you gentleman both, in relation to the president's agenda, are we going to find compromise. first, you campaigned on compromise. are you going to be finding compromise with republicans? >> i think so.
. >> in addition to gun control, the president also said he's withdrawing half the u.s. troops from afghanistan this year. a hike to $9. he's asked for that by 2015. and he wants to lower energy use to combat climate change. >>> the president also called for helping the middle class. this morning, republicans are dismissing it as nothing more than big government spend and going taxes. >> congressman are reacting to the speech. melanie alnwick is live on capitol hill with...
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the judge ruled the lawsuit wasm+7ev moot after the u.s. fih and wildlife service determined maintenance would not harm the animals. >> tailor farms recalling it's baby spinach because of fears of e coally contamination sold as full circle organic ask other names in other states. it comes in 16 ounce tray was a best buy date of 2-24-2013. >> a consumer group wants the federal government to control how much sugar is in beverages americans drink saying soda and other sugar drinks have unsafe levels of high fructose corn syrup. a typical bottle of soda has about 16 added teaspoons and does not recommend maximum levels but agencies say three teaspoon saz safe limit. the petition has a backing of 10 major cities. including boston and los angeles. >> american airlines and u.s. to become the world's biggest carrier. boards just aproufed the merger late today according to sources. the merged company will operate under the american airlines name but u.s. airways ceo will run it. a formal announcement is expected tomorrow morning. >> thousands of peo
the judge ruled the lawsuit wasm+7ev moot after the u.s. fih and wildlife service determined maintenance would not harm the animals. >> tailor farms recalling it's baby spinach because of fears of e coally contamination sold as full circle organic ask other names in other states. it comes in 16 ounce tray was a best buy date of 2-24-2013. >> a consumer group wants the federal government to control how much sugar is in beverages americans drink saying soda and other sugar drinks have...
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earli earlier, he tied up two women and stole their vehicle. 33-year-old dorner, a lieutenant in the u.s. nreserves, honorably discharged, had been fired in 2009 from the lapd. he threatened individual officers in an eight-page manifesto against the department that he posted online. police launched the largest manhunt in lapd history, following up on more than 1,000 tips. hundreds of officers crisscrossing the country for days, including efforts in tijuana, mexico, san diego county and big bear. the possible motive, all spelled out in that online manifesto where dorner accused specific officers of covering up police brutality by making him the scapegoat. he vowed revenge, writing when the truth comes out, the killing stops. so many questions remain as authorities now sift through the rubble on big bear mountain. i'm cecilia vega in los angeles. >> just so funny how this case developed. yesterday we were talking about he could have escaped to tijuana, mexico, and then he was still in the same general vicinity. >> under their noses almost. >> sometimes it's the smartest thing, you're right
earli earlier, he tied up two women and stole their vehicle. 33-year-old dorner, a lieutenant in the u.s. nreserves, honorably discharged, had been fired in 2009 from the lapd. he threatened individual officers in an eight-page manifesto against the department that he posted online. police launched the largest manhunt in lapd history, following up on more than 1,000 tips. hundreds of officers crisscrossing the country for days, including efforts in tijuana, mexico, san diego county and big...
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last year, the u.s. military boat recovered a japanese buoy off the big island of hawaii. >>> moving to other news, american airlines and us airways making it official this valentine's day. yes, they are getting married. a merger scott mcgrew says doesn't have a whole lot of romance. >> good morning. the strange thing about this new marriage is executives at american didn't want it. us airways has been trying to find a partner for quite some time and it found one in american. although the new airline will be called american, it's really us airways. the smaller company taking over the bigger company. us airways is generally not the favorite of travelers or travel riders. one airline executive went so far as to call us airways the ugly person that nobody wanted to marry. he's since apologized. what does all this mean to you and you? frequent flyer miles are not affected, at least for now. it will be a couple of years before they do that. if you have tickets for both, you can't combine miles together, at le
last year, the u.s. military boat recovered a japanese buoy off the big island of hawaii. >>> moving to other news, american airlines and us airways making it official this valentine's day. yes, they are getting married. a merger scott mcgrew says doesn't have a whole lot of romance. >> good morning. the strange thing about this new marriage is executives at american didn't want it. us airways has been trying to find a partner for quite some time and it found one in american....
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the u.s. army has a new warning if you're looking for love on library the army has posted a nationwide alert for single women in particular about cyber crux posing as combat soldiers overseas. these scam artists seal the identity and photos of real servicemen and eventually ask the unsuspecting victim to send money to ease the pain of war. >> they try a story out of the victim and the victim does not fall for, they adjust their story on the next victim and keep adjusting. >> online experts say you can avoid stammers by establishing on-line relationships only with people live nearby and you should always ask for a face-to- face meeting early on. >> now, your instaweather plus forecast >> we are starting to see the rain clear out and pushed through the area. just a couple sprinkles left near ocean city and the same case in delaware. everyone else is dealing with cloud cover but we are still seeing a few sprinkles north of d.c. are not completely in the clear but things are drying out and all the
the u.s. army has a new warning if you're looking for love on library the army has posted a nationwide alert for single women in particular about cyber crux posing as combat soldiers overseas. these scam artists seal the identity and photos of real servicemen and eventually ask the unsuspecting victim to send money to ease the pain of war. >> they try a story out of the victim and the victim does not fall for, they adjust their story on the next victim and keep adjusting. >> online...
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it'll be based in dallas but will be run by u.s. airways ceo. together the two airlines will be slightly bigger than united airlines. >>> republican leadership today rallied against president obama's call to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour. house speaker john boehner says an increase in minimum wage will translate to a decrease in jobs. the white house estimates boosting the minimum wage would help 15 million low-nfk workers. the last federal minimum wage increase was signed into law in 2007. it raise it had minimum wage from 5.15 to 7.25 in a three-sthech process that ended in 2009. >>> on wall street today stocks finished mixed. nasdaq gained ten. >>> today sis ko reported earnings that were slightly better than wall streetest mats. the san jose-based maker of compute and her networking gear said its adjusted earnings for $2.7 billion compared to 2.6 billion for the same quarter one year ago. >>> our exclusive ktvu field poll turned up some intregs findings on taxing sugary drinks. 53% of voters say they oppose a generic tax on sugary bef
it'll be based in dallas but will be run by u.s. airways ceo. together the two airlines will be slightly bigger than united airlines. >>> republican leadership today rallied against president obama's call to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour. house speaker john boehner says an increase in minimum wage will translate to a decrease in jobs. the white house estimates boosting the minimum wage would help 15 million low-nfk workers. the last federal minimum wage increase was signed into...
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only about 100,000 people in the u.s. suffer from it. the device could be used to treat millions who can't see. >> i think that the future for this is going to be big. >> reporter: let's hope. and if you're wondering what sparked the doctor's interest in blindness? it turns out, his grandmother went blind. so, he devoted his entire career to finding a cure for this. >> how rewarding for him. >> thanks, gio. appreciate it. >>> coming up on the broadcast, not only will we show you the sloth on the speedboat. the big question for "star wars" geeks. is harrison ford going to go solo one more time? keep it here. how can you get back pain relief that lasts up to 16 hours? with thermacare heatwraps. thermacare works differently. it's the only wrap with patented heat cells that penetrate deep to relax, soothe, and unlock tight muscles. for up to 16 hours of relief, try thermacare. ♪ ♪ "love" a collection by prabal gurung, exclusively at target. for a limited time. now you can help too. when you buy a bag of pedigree, you'll help more shelter
only about 100,000 people in the u.s. suffer from it. the device could be used to treat millions who can't see. >> i think that the future for this is going to be big. >> reporter: let's hope. and if you're wondering what sparked the doctor's interest in blindness? it turns out, his grandmother went blind. so, he devoted his entire career to finding a cure for this. >> how rewarding for him. >> thanks, gio. appreciate it. >>> coming up on the broadcast, not only...
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a bombing outside the u.s. embassy in turkey. initial reports indicate a suicide bomber behind the attack inside a security checkpoint at the entrance to the embassy complex. at least two people were killed. both victims reported to be security guards. no claim yet. we'll have updates for you as they become available. >>> a big scare for passengers on an alaska airlines flight overnight. somewhere over oregon, the pilot opened the door of the cockpit and then passed out on the floor. thankfully, the copilot was able to take over, make a smooth emergency landing in portland. the pilot rushed to the hospital. no word on his condition. we'll have that update for you as well. >>> new information about the job market. the government report is expected to show that there have been about 165,000 jobs created in january, an increase from december, but likely not enough to lower the unemployment rate in 7.8%. >>> you may have a tougher time finding cold and flu medicine in the store. 2.3 million bottles of theraflu and triaminic are being
a bombing outside the u.s. embassy in turkey. initial reports indicate a suicide bomber behind the attack inside a security checkpoint at the entrance to the embassy complex. at least two people were killed. both victims reported to be security guards. no claim yet. we'll have updates for you as they become available. >>> a big scare for passengers on an alaska airlines flight overnight. somewhere over oregon, the pilot opened the door of the cockpit and then passed out on the floor....
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the u.s. government versus standard & poor's. the most aggressive move yet by the justice department to hold accountable a financial company at the center of the financial melt down of 2008. the $5 billion civil suit charges s&p intended to defraud investors, aaa ratings they did not deserve. standard & poor's' attorney says not so farst fast. >> rhe ratings that were issued were believed by the people who issued them and that's what the government has got to disprove, that -- the government's got to show in this case not that a lot of people lost money because of their investments. the government has to show that standard & poor's literally disbelieved the tradings. >> meanwhile, choppy weweek for the markets. dow with its worse day of the year on monday falling triple digits and then getting most of that back on tuesday. the markets rebounded later in the week. so what's next? >> i still think we're going to have a correction. the markets started the year with the investors pretty complacent
the u.s. government versus standard & poor's. the most aggressive move yet by the justice department to hold accountable a financial company at the center of the financial melt down of 2008. the $5 billion civil suit charges s&p intended to defraud investors, aaa ratings they did not deserve. standard & poor's' attorney says not so farst fast. >> rhe ratings that were issued were believed by the people who issued them and that's what the government has got to disprove, that --...
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the board of american airlines parent amr and u.s. airways voting to merge and creating like you said the largest airline in the world. we are talking about a value near $11 billion. the deal could take up to a year to close. in the meantime what should fliers do. a lot of people get nervous especially what can happen with ticket prices. your frequent flair miles will not disappear and international options are going to increase. as for the fairs the reality is that four domestic airlines would control 83 percent of all seat assignments that's fewer choices and could impact prices but really not as much as you might think. ratings are warning the combo would weaken operations at certain airports and some of the connecting hubs could be eliminated. >> if you driy a lexus you are in good hands. >> fewer problems. if you can afford one these days toyota's top luxury brand which is lexus the most dependable three-year-old cars from the 2010 year. hee mark went to porsche, toyota and lincoln brands as well. cars are becoming more reliable
the board of american airlines parent amr and u.s. airways voting to merge and creating like you said the largest airline in the world. we are talking about a value near $11 billion. the deal could take up to a year to close. in the meantime what should fliers do. a lot of people get nervous especially what can happen with ticket prices. your frequent flair miles will not disappear and international options are going to increase. as for the fairs the reality is that four domestic airlines would...
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in afghanistan, the president is expected to detail the end of the u.s.-led war there, promising 40,000 troops will be home by this time next year. florida senator rubio will deliver the republican response. following the address, the president leaves on a three-day tour to push his agenda. he hopes to create enough pressure to force a compromise on account of a hill. -- capitol hill. >> just as the president prepares for his speech tonight, the north korean news agency has reported that it has successfully completed its third underground nuclear test. it is its third test but the first under kim jong un. the international community is condemning north korea's's nuclear test. the european union says this poses a tres to regional and international peace. they also say that this defies security council resolutions which were echoed by other nations. faye harford county schoolteacher is accused this noon of having sex with a 15- year-old student. maryland state police arrested and charged amanda miller at north carper high school. the alleged victim is a 15-
in afghanistan, the president is expected to detail the end of the u.s.-led war there, promising 40,000 troops will be home by this time next year. florida senator rubio will deliver the republican response. following the address, the president leaves on a three-day tour to push his agenda. he hopes to create enough pressure to force a compromise on account of a hill. -- capitol hill. >> just as the president prepares for his speech tonight, the north korean news agency has reported that...
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that's greater than any u.s. hurricane except for katrina in 2005. the report also blames 72 deaths directly on sandy, making it the deadliest hurricane to strike the northeast in four decades. >>> we are mourning the loss of veteran nbc news correspondent tom aspul who spent 20 years with nbc, covering world-changing events including the fall of saddam hussein and the war in afghanistan. he was 62 years old. all of us who work with him remember him so well and loved him dearly. >>> it was a ride to remember for a pregnant woman heading to the hospital a few days ago in connecticut with three feet of snow on the ground from that blizzard and lori wood, about to give birth, five neighbors fashioned a car luggage carrier into a sled. they then dragged her 1,000 yards until they found a plowed road and a car that could get her to the hospital. and she gave birth to this beautiful little baby boy, jimmy, about an hour later. that's an adventure into the world. more baby news also this morning. alec baldwin and his wife are expecting their first child tog
that's greater than any u.s. hurricane except for katrina in 2005. the report also blames 72 deaths directly on sandy, making it the deadliest hurricane to strike the northeast in four decades. >>> we are mourning the loss of veteran nbc news correspondent tom aspul who spent 20 years with nbc, covering world-changing events including the fall of saddam hussein and the war in afghanistan. he was 62 years old. all of us who work with him remember him so well and loved him dearly....
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the reality show, their hit, "married to jonas" they're working with the u.s. postal service, to introduce a new 2013 sealed with love stamp. it comes out today. >> we're happy to be a part of it. >> this is incredible. your grandfather, for three decades. >> yes. >> a postal worker. >> yes. >> neither sleet nor snow. >> there's cousins and uncles. everybody worked for the postal service. i felt it was appropriate that we joined. >> sitting around the table, do you hear war stories about that dog. >> more about paper cuts than anything. other than that, he was a mail stories. >> i like being around you guys. you guys are lots of fun. >> thank you. >> are you guys ready to play? >> i think we should. >> all right. skinny mic. thank you so much. it's time to play the not-so newlywed game. we're going to see how well you know each other. after three long years of marriage with cameras in your faces the entire time. here we go. danielle, fill in this blank. where did you and kevin have your first kiss? >> in my garage. >> in your garage? >> what did -- oh. >> and t
the reality show, their hit, "married to jonas" they're working with the u.s. postal service, to introduce a new 2013 sealed with love stamp. it comes out today. >> we're happy to be a part of it. >> this is incredible. your grandfather, for three decades. >> yes. >> a postal worker. >> yes. >> neither sleet nor snow. >> there's cousins and uncles. everybody worked for the postal service. i felt it was appropriate that we joined. >>...
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. >> allison, happening today, a huge airline merger, a deal between american airlines and u.s. airways was announced this morning. creates the biggest airline in the world and should help american airlines at reagan national airport. but there are concerns that smaller cities could lose service. earlier this morning we spoke with aviation analyst derek jenkins. >> the only ones who do service are major airlines. south airlines flies in the no small cities. jet blue and spirit fly into a few. it's always been the major carriers that do smaller city service. it's a very big deal as american airlines will have a greater presence at reagan national. >> travellers won't notice immediate changes. likely to be months before the two airlines are fully integrated. >>> the situation on the stranded cruise liner in the gulf of mexico is going from worse to unbelievable. we are hearing horror stories from the more than 3,000 passengers. two moms with daughters age 10 and 12 say they called home crying hysterically. >> i do not know there are words that can describe the horror and the pain
. >> allison, happening today, a huge airline merger, a deal between american airlines and u.s. airways was announced this morning. creates the biggest airline in the world and should help american airlines at reagan national airport. but there are concerns that smaller cities could lose service. earlier this morning we spoke with aviation analyst derek jenkins. >> the only ones who do service are major airlines. south airlines flies in the no small cities. jet blue and spirit fly...
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akoording to an intelligence report, the u.s. is a target of a massive possibility of information being stolen from major u.s. industries. the white house is expected to issue an executive order this week to establish a volunteer system aim at helping big companies share threat information with the government. >>> as we head back to work this week, yet another gas spike at the gas stations. the national average now standing at $3.59 a gallon. prices well over $4 in states lycra xwrauz of higher oil prices. and pipeline maintenance. >>> and finally the national anthem that went oh, so horribly wrong at one minor league hockey game. take a look. that's the fellow that handles the mascot for the bakersfield condo condors. fell on the ice. and the 29-pound bird was -- waernding. as you might expect, vultures not used to spending time in the rink. on to boards. on to the bench. and i don't blame those big, tough hockey players for getting on to the ice. they say the bird's got a ten-foot wingspan. >> they have all that padding on. >>
akoording to an intelligence report, the u.s. is a target of a massive possibility of information being stolen from major u.s. industries. the white house is expected to issue an executive order this week to establish a volunteer system aim at helping big companies share threat information with the government. >>> as we head back to work this week, yet another gas spike at the gas stations. the national average now standing at $3.59 a gallon. prices well over $4 in states lycra xwrauz...
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delaying tactic, as several senators press the white house for more information on the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi last september 11th. >>> well, it may be appropriate timing on this valentine's day. a major corporate marriage made official. american airlines and usairways are now one giant airline. the largest in all the world. it's a deal designed to pull american out of bankruptcy and make it better able to compete in the big leagues. but what does it mean for all us air travelers? our report tonight from nbc's tom costello. >> reporter: since 1934, american airlines has been a corporate icon. helping to build new york's laguardia airport, hiring the first female airline pilot, the first electronic tickets. ♪ something special in the air >> reporter: but after years of struggle, it surrendered to bankruptcy protection in late 2011. today, a lifeline in the form of an $11 billion merger with usairways. >> we will once again be an industry leader, worthy of the name american airlines. america's flag carrier. >> reporter: if approved, the deal would make american the world
delaying tactic, as several senators press the white house for more information on the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi last september 11th. >>> well, it may be appropriate timing on this valentine's day. a major corporate marriage made official. american airlines and usairways are now one giant airline. the largest in all the world. it's a deal designed to pull american out of bankruptcy and make it better able to compete in the big leagues. but what does it mean for all us...
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he says this is a u.s. threat. further action against north korea is being pledged. china is denouncing the test. >> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. so far so good. 60 miles per hour on 795. so far so good on the north and west side of the beltway. 95, 65 traveling southbound from havre de grace. traffic without delay down to the 895 split and into the harbor tunnel. 55 miles per hour on 295. 63 on 97 at 100. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. so far so good. temperatures in the upper 20's and low 30's. it will be driving this morning. probably a mix of light rain and snow this afternoon with a high near 43. there could be some accumulating snow tonight. >> thank you. 5:12. >> staying inside and give your friends their tickets from ticketmaster. >> the bloomberg business report is comin >> welcome back. 5:15. we are off to a dry start on this wednesday morning. the morning commute will be just fine. mid 20's up to the pennsylvania line. 33 degrees in rock hall. the cl
he says this is a u.s. threat. further action against north korea is being pledged. china is denouncing the test. >> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. so far so good. 60 miles per hour on 795. so far so good on the north and west side of the beltway. 95, 65 traveling southbound from havre de grace. traffic without delay down to the 895 split and into the harbor tunnel. 55 miles per hour on 295. 63 on 97 at...
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pilots say u.s. air overwhelmingly approved the merger over the weekend. barring a breakdown in negotiations this weekend, the boards of both companies are set to vote on monday. a final vote on the merger would follow. >>> and we know what caused the blackout at the super bowl in new orleans. the company that supplied the electricity for the big game says the power outage was caused by a device installed specifically to avoid just that problem. the blackout at the superdome stopped the game for 35 minutes early in the second half. ravens won, by the way. >>> finally, toy stores are all fun and games. but only until you're forced to jump for your life. check out this toy store surveillance video from dallas. one barely avoids a car that came crashing into the store. the unsuspecting shopper had her back to the window. luckily, no one was hurt. >> looks like she was on the phone, too. >> yeah. quite a surprise. toys "r" us becomes cars are us, i guess. >>> let's get back out to ginger zee, in the thick of it in boston this morning. she has the national fore
pilots say u.s. air overwhelmingly approved the merger over the weekend. barring a breakdown in negotiations this weekend, the boards of both companies are set to vote on monday. a final vote on the merger would follow. >>> and we know what caused the blackout at the super bowl in new orleans. the company that supplied the electricity for the big game says the power outage was caused by a device installed specifically to avoid just that problem. the blackout at the superdome stopped...
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u.s. 340 near route 15 at lander road. apparently it is a very serious accident. a truck and a car involved. we're told it could be there for a while. so keep that in mind if you're all the way up in frederick, 270 no issues from i-70 and down toward the point where the lanes divide. we'll go one more time live outside and the beltway in silver spring nice and quiet. andrea and mike? >> thank you very much. >>> when they reached mobile, they saw the sign "sweet home alabama" it meant finally the ordeal was over. >> over a thousand cruise members were on the cruise ship. you think it's going to be great on a ship except when the toilets stop working and food runs out. man are they happy to see land, delia. >> reporter: one young girl kissed the ground when she arrived. what struck me is that despite the horrendous experience, they all went through, folks were in a good mootd and -- in good moods and happy to be home. the cruise ship pulled into dock last night after leaving texas a week ago but more than 4200 people on board cheered as they finally saw an end to th
u.s. 340 near route 15 at lander road. apparently it is a very serious accident. a truck and a car involved. we're told it could be there for a while. so keep that in mind if you're all the way up in frederick, 270 no issues from i-70 and down toward the point where the lanes divide. we'll go one more time live outside and the beltway in silver spring nice and quiet. andrea and mike? >> thank you very much. >>> when they reached mobile, they saw the sign "sweet home...
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when asked if the u.s. could target americans on american soil, the president said no. >>> olympian oscar pistorius is behind bars. he's accused of shooting his model girlfriend, reeva steenkamp inside his home, a crime prosecutors said was premeditat premeditated. he walked into court with his head bowed and broke down in tears. they have given few details other than she died of multiple gunshot wounds. earlier reports speculated she might have been mistaken as a burglar. >>> squandering her entire fortune, mauereen o'connor embezzled the money set up by her husband's foundation, former jack in the box restaurants. now the 66 yearly is in quite a financial hole, saying she will repay $2 million she took from a charity and gambled away. she blamed an addiction to video poker and a brain tumor. now with the weather, bim karen -- bill karins is here with the weather. >>> the reason it's so nice in the west, typical flip-flop thing. when we see the big trough in the cold air in the east, a ridge and warm-up. t
when asked if the u.s. could target americans on american soil, the president said no. >>> olympian oscar pistorius is behind bars. he's accused of shooting his model girlfriend, reeva steenkamp inside his home, a crime prosecutors said was premeditat premeditated. he walked into court with his head bowed and broke down in tears. they have given few details other than she died of multiple gunshot wounds. earlier reports speculated she might have been mistaken as a burglar. >>>...
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listening for is the president >> the president will make room in his speech and plans to announce 34,000 u.s. troops will be home from afghanistan by this time next year. president obama is expected to speak about new gun laws with many victims of gun violence in chamber. some of the victims stood at a senate hearing earlier today and will join their lawmakers as guests. many lawmakers remain opposed to high capacity magazines. >> in my view tripping the constitutional rights of law- abiding citizens does nothing to prevent criminals from carrying out violence crimes. >> with congress so divided. the president will hit the road after his speech to take his agenda directly to the american people. on capital hill, sioux an mcginn is, "wjz" "eyewitness news." >> >> you can watch tonight's state of the union address right here on "wjz" 13. our coverage begins tonight at 9:00. >>> talking a live look outside. gorgeous day, big change from the clouds and rain, how long is this going to last? that complete coverage for you, marty bass and bernadette woods in the weather center. >> we comfortable. 4
listening for is the president >> the president will make room in his speech and plans to announce 34,000 u.s. troops will be home from afghanistan by this time next year. president obama is expected to speak about new gun laws with many victims of gun violence in chamber. some of the victims stood at a senate hearing earlier today and will join their lawmakers as guests. many lawmakers remain opposed to high capacity magazines. >> in my view tripping the constitutional rights of...
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as this system crosses the southern u.s., it's bringing all the rain. it's going to be in the upper 60s but showers a threat for mardi gras down in new orleans. for us the clouds to the south. as the system moves in from the southwest, it will increase the clouds late tonight into tomorrow morning. we'll have a sunny day today. look how the clouds move in by 5:30 tomorrow morning. sprinkles in southern virginia. by the middle of the day, now we have snow in west virginia, garrett county, even west of charlottesville. that will try to approach some of us by the late afternoon. in fact, by 5:00 you get west of the blue ridge we're snowing. we'll have a little bit of wet snow mixing in for the ride home. looks like just a several-hour period of wet snow in d.c. tomorrow night before midnight. shouldn't really amount to much as temperatures will still be 32, 34. i think maybe a little buildup on the grassy areas and possibly an inch, maybe two west of d.c. tomorrow night but after midnight. stuff is out of here. today 53 if not warmer. it just depends how c
as this system crosses the southern u.s., it's bringing all the rain. it's going to be in the upper 60s but showers a threat for mardi gras down in new orleans. for us the clouds to the south. as the system moves in from the southwest, it will increase the clouds late tonight into tomorrow morning. we'll have a sunny day today. look how the clouds move in by 5:30 tomorrow morning. sprinkles in southern virginia. by the middle of the day, now we have snow in west virginia, garrett county, even...